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PIX-E 4K recorder from Sound Devices
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  • IronFilmIronFilm

    https://www.cinema5d.com/video-devices-pix-e5-review/

    Gets very hot. Has fan which turns one when not recording

    Interesting tidbits to learn, though still keen on one :-)

  • eatstoomuchjameatstoomuchjam

    My pix-e5 showed up today.

    First impression: "damn, this thing is built like a brick. I hope my friction arms can support it, especially with the weight of a couple of batteries added."

    Assuming the rain lets up for a little bit tonight/this evening, I'll be taking it out for a test with my A7s. Any requests for specific conditions?

  • eatstoomuchjameatstoomuchjam

    Full Compass has stock. I ordered mine today and they tell me that it should ship on Monday!

    http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/285163-Video-Devices-PIX-E5?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=googleps&gclid=CMqg35jXqccCFY4AaQodBHUPcg

  • ntsanntsan

    So the PIX-E5H will be shipped at end of this month? Cant wait to get it to unleash my A7S!

  • JspatzJspatz

    Fullcompass is having one drop shipped to me.

  • IronFilmIronFilm

    Ask here maybe: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sound-devices-pix-series-recorders/529321-pix-e5-my-hands.html

  • JspatzJspatz

    I am waiting to buy at the earliest opportunity so if anyone can tell me where would appreciate it.

  • IronFilmIronFilm

    People have already got it, I've seen in other places people posting about it.

  • JspatzJspatz

    I don't think any resellers are actually shipping yet.

  • IronFilmIronFilm

    Now that it is shipping, has anybody got trigger recording going from their Sony camera?

  • IronFilmIronFilm

    The advantages of the PIX-E5 however.... 444, an additional audio option, and way way way more features (BMD VA is rather light on that).

  • RRRogerRRRoger

    Indeed if all you want to record is HD, the much cheaper Black Magic VA is the way to go.

    What I do not know yet is how the PIX handles DownRes 4k to 1080P30. The 7Q+ does such a good job that it is "Night to Day" improvement over anything recorded internally with the A7s. I also enjoy the 7 inch monitor so the PIX-7 would be my choice when it comes out.

  • IronFilmIronFilm

    I read on another forum yesterday from a camera employee that they're shipping "today"!! (I.e. yesterday)

    Quite excited to see user reviews. Now we just need the BMD VA to ship so I can compare, though I expect in the end I'll go with the VA

  • RRRogerRRRoger

    I just added my "Hands On" review to the B&H site. The NAB show rep said these would be available in November. I am surprised that they are already out, very contrary to their competitors that have been so late on their products and firmware updates.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Audust 1 stock at http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1137279-REG/video_devices_pix_e5_5_4k_recording.html

  • DrDaveDrDave

    I agree about the price wars--the price of these HDMI recorders needs to get seriously low! Could care less about the sound, need rock solid video recording and a larger choice of codecs.

  • RRRogerRRRoger

    I like a 7" Monitor but the cheaper PIX-E5 was higher resolution and also a 2x zoom. The image was the "Best of Show". If you are going to mount on camera, this is the way to go. They are very well built indeed.

  • kellar42kellar42

    I am super excited for these. Normally existing on a cheaper end of the gear scale, I splurged for a Sound Devices 633 last year and it is by far the best piece of gear I've ever used. Now they're making 4k recorders for less than a Shogun? Definately might tempt me for the A7s and GH4...

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  • RRRogerRRRoger

    The drive price sounded reasonable but you can use cheaper ones (mSATA) up to 1TB with the included adapter. I was at NAB soo long that my brain fried so don't quote the $45 I remember hearing for an extra USB 3.0 container/adapter

  • davedvdavedv

    The previous generation of Sound Devices PIX recorders were nice, rugged but a little heavy and kind of expensive. Very reliable in my experience and the sound quality and preamps on them was excellent (as you'd expect from Sound Devices).

    These new 4K ones look great: smaller, lighter, less expensive. The PIX-LR looks like a steal for $300, it's like adding a compact MixPre to your monitor and video recorder. I mean, a standalone MixPre-D would set you back $900 at current pricing, without recording capabilities.

    Pricing on these is much more aggressive than I had expected. I just wonder how much the drives are going to cost ...

  • RRRogerRRRoger

    Let the price wars begin!

    Odyssey just added two of their SSD free to their 7Q+ and made the new cheaper Samsung SSD compatible.

    Atomos dropped the Shogun price $300 and upgraded their software.

    The PIX E5-E7 are all going to be very competitively priced

    I just got back from NAB where I had "Hands On" and liked the E7 best but may get a 7Q+ if I can not wait till Nov-Dec availability.

  • zakforsmanzakforsman

    The only thing keeping me from committing to a PIX-E and PIX-LR combo is whether or not it will support anamorphic desqueeze like the shogun and odyssey. anyone know?

  • mattherematthere

    @danyyyel That is the reason the PIX has piqued my interest too... I am waiting to see the specs, to see how the audio compares to their other sound recorders.
    If it's true that your getting sound devices quality or even close... That would make this very attractive :)

  • danyyyeldanyyyel

    Something that people are not talking about which puts the PIX E5 in a league of its own. The PIX-LR put sound devices pre amps for only........... $ 300. This is huge and in many ways future proof this recorder a lot more, imagine that the cheapest sound devices audio only recorder is $ 2000. So you can get a full featured professional monitor, 4k recorder and audio recorder for $ 1500 !!!!!!!!!!! I mean it is lower than the shogun or Odyssey 7Q. The only thing I would like to know and for reporters to ask them if they intend to supply raw recording in the future. Something I am sure the hardware should be capable of.

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